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"I shall never surrender or retreat… Victory or Death."
— William Barret Travis, The Alamo, 1836
President, Texas Policy Research Chief of Staff × 2 Army Veteran
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18 Minutes That Changed Everything

On San Jacinto Day, Texans don’t just remember a battle. They remember a moment when ordinary men decided that liberty was worth EVERYTHING. On April…

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I Chose to Serve, That’s Why I Oppose the Draft

The federal government is moving to “modernize” the Selective Service System (the draft) by shifting toward automatic registration. Not voluntary. Not intentional. Automatic. That means millions of young Americans could be enrolled in the framework of a…

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They Work for Us!

There’s something strange about how we treat politicians in this country. We elect them to represent us. To work…

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The ‘Business’ of Political Endorsements

As primary elections continue, it’s worth examining not just who is being endorsed, but the ecosystem around endorsements. Endorsements…

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The “Lesser of Two Evils” Is Still Evil

Every election cycle, we hear the same refrain: “You may not like them, but they’re the lesser of…

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§ 02 · The Byline

Husband, father,
concerned taxpayer.

A Texas Tech graduate and former U.S. Army intelligence analyst, I've spent the last decade running liberty-focused campaigns, staffing Texas lawmakers, and working in public policy. I currently serve as President of Texas Policy Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to the legislative process and advancing liberty-based solutions that improve governance across the Lone Star State.

  • 2024 — Now President, Texas Policy Research
  • 2020 — 2021 Director of Legislative Affairs, Texas Public Policy Foundation
  • 2015 — 2020 Chief of Staff, Texas House (×2)
  • 2006 — 2014 Intelligence Analyst, U.S. Army & Army National Guard
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Jeramy Kitchen
Austin · 2021
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